What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)?

GEO stands for Generative Engine Optimization. It is the practice of structuring a business's online presence so AI assistants — ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Claude — name that business by name when a customer asks for a recommendation. GEO is distinct from traditional SEO because AI engines cite differently than Google ranks: they reward entity strength, structured Q&A content, citation density, and mentions in the corpus AI is trained on.

Why does the Google Map Pack matter for garage trades?

Google's Map Pack shows three local results above the organic search list. For high-intent searches like 'epoxy garage floor near me,' 68% of homeowner clicks go to those three businesses. If a garage trade business is not in the top three, it effectively does not exist for two-thirds of nearby customers — regardless of review count or website quality.

Why don't AI assistants mention my garage business?

AI assistants pick three or four businesses per query and quote them by name. They favor businesses with strong entity definition (consistent name, address, phone across the web), structured content (Q&A blocks, comparison tables, schema markup), citation density (mentions on Reddit, trade forums, local news, supplier sites that LLM training data is sampled from), and clear quotable paragraphs. Most local businesses are not structured this way, so the AI does not know they exist.

How much does Garage Floor Marketing cost?

Garage Floor Marketing costs $497 per month. One plan, no tiers, no setup fee. 90-day commitment, then month-to-month. The plan includes all 17 tools, Local SEO and GEO management end-to-end, 24/7 AI Phone Receptionist, 2 long-form content pieces per month, weekly rank-grid and AI mention report, a dedicated Account Sergeant, and a quarterly strategy call. Veteran discount available for fellow veterans.

What is the 90-day lead-double guarantee?

If Garage Floor Marketing does not double a client's inbound leads in 90 days, the next 90 days are free. The client and agency pick three priority queries together on day one and measure inbound leads weekly. If the agency has not doubled them in 90 days, the client keeps working with the agency at no charge until the metric is hit.

Which trades does Garage Floor Marketing serve?

Garage Floor Marketing exclusively serves three trades: (1) garage floor coaters (epoxy, polyaspartic, polyurea, full-flake systems); (2) garage door installation and repair companies; (3) garage service companies (organization, storage, lifts, cabinetry, EV chargers, full garage makeovers). Every page template, AI prompt, and directory list is tuned for these three trades.

How do you track whether ChatGPT and other AI assistants mention my business?

We probe ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity daily for each client's tracked keywords. We log every AI answer verbatim, score for sentiment and factual accuracy, flag misinformation, and alert when the client is mentioned or drops out. Clients see this in a Share-of-Answer dashboard updated daily.

Is Garage Floor Marketing veteran owned?

Yes. Garage Floor Marketing is owned and operated by two US Service-Connected Disabled Veterans. The agency is an SBA-certified Veteran-Owned Small Business and a member of the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA). The agency hires fellow veterans first and donates 5% of profit to Folds of Honor.

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Guides

Long-form on Local SEO, GEO, and getting cited by AI.

Plain-English playbooks written for owner-operators in the garage trades. Each one is structured the way we structure content for our clients — citation-dense, comparison- heavy, and built to be quoted directly by ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.

★ Guide · 12 min read · May 25, 2026

GEO for Garage Trades: How to Get Cited by ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overviews

A practical guide for garage floor coaters, garage door installers, and garage service companies on Generative Engine Optimization. What it is, why it matters in 2026, and the four moves that get your business named inside AI answers.

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★ Guide · 10 min read · May 25, 2026

Polyaspartic vs Epoxy: A Buyer's Guide for Garage Floors

Head-to-head comparison of polyaspartic-topcoat and pure-epoxy garage floor systems. Real numbers on cost, lifespan, cure time, abrasion resistance, and when each is actually the right call — for homeowners and contractors.

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★ Guide · 11 min read · May 25, 2026

How Garage Door Pros Capture the 11pm Spring-Snap Call

47% of residential garage door calls come outside business hours. The owner-operators who win them have three things in common. A tactical guide to after-hours conversion, AI phone agents, and the GEO content that ranks for emergency searches.

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★ Guide · 13 min read · May 25, 2026

Win the Google Map Pack in 2026: The 14-Item Garage Trades Playbook

The Map Pack still wins 68% of clicks on local commercial searches. A 14-item operational checklist for garage floor coaters, garage door installers, and garage service companies to compete in the top three within 90 days — and earn AI Overview citations on top.

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